Michael Viega, PhD, LCAT, MT-BC (he/him), is Associate Professor of Music Therapy at Montclair State University. He has published and presented internationally on a wide range of topics, such as adolescent development and music therapy, popular music cultures in music therapy, therapeutic songwriting and digital technology, and arts-based research methodologies. As a music therapy clinician, he has worked extensively with children and adolescents who have experienced childhood adversity and trauma. Dr. Viega is a Fellow of the Association for Music and Imagery.Andeline dos Santos, DMus, MA (she/her), is Senior Lecturer in Music Therapy and Research Coordinator for the School of the Arts at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She is a registered Music Therapist whose work focuses on adolescents and youth. Dr. dos Santos’s research interests include investigating empathy from within varying theoretical paradigms, and the implications for music therapy practice; the relationships between empathy and violence and empathy and spirituality; and creative and participatory research methods.Barbara L. Wheeler, PhD, MT-BC (she/her), until her death in 2026, was Professor Emeritus at Montclair State University, where she taught from 1975 to 2000. She initiated the music therapy program at the University of Louisville in 2000, retiring in 2011. Renowned for her significant contributions as a music therapy educator, scholar, and author, Dr. Wheeler presented and taught in the United States and internationally and was an active clinician throughout her career. She was honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards from the World Federation of Music Therapy and the American Music Therapy Association.

"The second edition of this gem of a handbook will be treasured by music therapists, instructors, and internship supervisors who want to take a deep dive into current topics and approaches in music therapy. The diversity of contributors, chapter topics, and settings and populations discussed is a highlight. The second edition emphasizes themes of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and cultural humility that often have been lacking in creative arts therapy resources. This handbook will be invaluable for entry-level music therapists looking to orient and root themselves culturally in fieldwork; it also contains unique insights for more advanced therapists."--Joanne Loewy, DA, LCAT, MT-BC, Professor, Icahn School of Medicine; Director, The Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine, Mount Sinai Health System, New York City"This truly comprehensive handbook expertly bridges theory, research, and practice in a dynamic field. Authored by accomplished music therapists from around the globe, the second edition presents an in-depth exploration of clinical practice while emphasizing the importance of human diversity. Chapters provide foundational knowledge as well as opportunities to delve into specialized aspects of the discipline. With its thorough coverage and accessibility, the volume is ideally suited for use in introductory to advanced music therapy courses. Integrating cultural, aesthetic, theoretical, and practical perspectives, the Handbook is an indispensable tool for anyone seeking to understand or advance the practice of music therapy today."--John A. Carpente, PhD, MT-BC, LCAT, Professor of Music Therapy and Founder and Director, The Rebecca Center for Music Therapy at Molloy University"This second edition is a radical update that celebrates an expanded collective of authors, critical perspectives, and new ways of understanding what it means to be a music therapist. The insights and care offered by the editors and contributors sincerely convey their passion for the profession, while challenging music therapists to critically reflect on their practices and research. I look forward to sharing this handbook with my graduate students and personally engaging with the many prompts for discussion throughout the chapters."--Grace Thompson, PhD, Music Therapy Program, University of Melbourne, Australia“With an expanded editorial team and diverse contributors, the second edition of this handbook brings increased critical and dialogical perspectives to foundational and contemporary issues in music therapy. Incorporating more diverse perspectives simultaneously reflects changes in music therapy and encourages further change in terms of addressing themes of culture, aesthetics, identity, and dominant values. Discussions of power dynamics, implicit bias, and issues of access emphasize the integral role of sociocultural self-reflexivity in ethical practice. Discussion prompts, questions to ponder, vignettes, and/or further resources in a number of the chapters increase the book’s pedagogical utility as a text for music therapy courses or a resource for clinical practitioners.”--Susan Hadley, PhD, MT-BC, Director, Master of Music Therapy Program, Slippery Rock University-With the publication of the Music Therapy Handbook, the music therapy profession may be moving away from introductory-level textbooks and into more comprehensive texts that can serve a multiplicity of purposes in music therapy training and practice….This reviewer highly recommends the incorporation of the Music Therapy Handbook into current music therapy education, and predicts that it will become one of the foundational texts in music therapy training. (on the first edition)--Journal of Music Therapy, 5/26/2015Æ’Æ’This book is, without a doubt, a 'must' for any library as it is a vital resource for anyone interested in music therapy ….A rich and well-constructed book. (on the first edition)--British Journal of Music Therapy, 11/1/2016Æ’Æ’Lends itself well to use by students and professional music therapists, as well as non-music therapists with whom clinicians and researchers collaborate. Physicians, nurses, social workers, child life specialists, OTs and PTs, and other allied healthcare professionals may find the text particularly helpful….I highly recommend this book. (on the first edition)--Music and Medicine, 1/1/2016Æ’Æ’An excellent source for students and practitioners. Recommended. Upper-level undergraduates through researchers/faculty; professionals/practitioners. (on the first edition)--Choice Reviews, 11/1/2015

• I. Foundational Overview1. Overview of Music Therapy as a Profession, Nsamu Moonga & Natasha Thomas2. Aesthetics in Music Therapy: Supporting the Creative Impulse to Flourish, Hakeem Leonard & Andeline dos Santos3. Music Therapy and the Brain, Kimberly Sena Moore & Concetta Tomaino4. Ethics in Music Therapy, Debbie Bates5. Music Therapy Treatment Process, Amy Clarkson & Carol Lotter6. Music Therapy Research, Anthony MeadowsII. Approaches to Practice7. A Framework for Conceptually Locating Music Therapy Practice, Brian Abrams8. Outcomes in Music Therapy Practice, Bill Matney & Eugenia Hernandez Ruiz9. Experience-Oriented Approaches in Music Therapy, Suzannah Scott-Moncrieff & Alan Turry10. Ecological Approaches to Music Therapy, Jasmine Edwards & Katrina Skewes McFerranIII. Music Therapy Practices- Section A. Development, Identity, and Facets of Human Diversity11. Music Therapy and Childhood Development, Kristen O’Grady & Amelia Oldfield12. Music Therapy, Children, and Complex Trauma, CharCarol Fisher & Stephenie Sofield13. Embracing Multiplicities: Reflections on After-Queer Practices, Maevon Gumble, Braedyn Inmon, & Kay Schachner14. Music Therapy and Disability, Carolyn Shaw & Maren Metell15. Music Therapy, Autism, and Neurodiversity, Ming Yuan Low & Daphne Rickson16. Music Therapy, Healthy Aging, and Dementia, Hanne Mette Ridder & Indra Selvarajah17. Music Therapy and Spirituality Development, Giorgos Tsiris, Noah Potvin, Faith Halverson-Ramos, & Hilary Moss- Section B. Music Therapy and Mental Health18. Music Therapy as a Resource for Mental Health, Peter Jampel & Tríona McCaffrey19. Music Therapy and Substance Use Disorders, Kathleen M. Murphy & Laurien Hakvoort20. Music Therapy and Trauma, Gene Ann Behrens & Brian T. Harris21. Music Therapy, Stress, and Anxiety, Jennifer Sokira & Audrey Hausig22. Music Therapy and Veterans and Military Members, Diane G. Langston & Sarah Pugliese- Section C. Music Therapy and Ecological Practices23. Music Therapy with Refugees: Crossing Borders, Alpha Woodward, Mackenzie Kay Conner, & Krzysztof Stachyra24. Community Music Therapy with Violence-Affected Youth, Sunelle Fouché, Caley Garden, & Michael Viega25. Music Therapy and Working with Court Systems, Helen Oosthuizen & Michael L. Zanders26. Music Therapy and Family Systems Theory, Kathryn Eberle Cotter & Viggo Krüger27. Environmental Music Therapy in Hospital Environments, Andrew Rossetti & Jingwen Zhang- Section D. Music Therapy and Medical Practices28. Music Therapy for Specific Medical Conditions, John Mondanaro & Debra Burns29. Music Therapy for Rehabilitation of Acquired Neurological Conditions, Jeanette Tamplin & Jess Rushing30. Music Therapy for Pain Management, Joy Allen & Lisa Gallagher31. Music Therapy for Procedural Support, Annie Heiderscheit, Juan Pedro Zambonini, Karinne’ Andonian, & Jennifer Manno32. Music Therapy in Intensive Care, Raymond Leone & Mark Ettenberger33. Music Therapy at the End of Life, Amy Clements-Cortés & Clare O’CallaghanAuthor IndexSubject Index

Michael Viega, PhD, LCAT, MT-BC (he/him), is Associate Professor of Music Therapy at Montclair State University. He has published and presented internationally on a wide range of topics, such as adolescent development and music therapy, popular music cultures in music therapy, therapeutic songwriting and digital technology, and arts-based research methodologies. As a music therapy clinician, he has worked extensively with children and adolescents who have experienced childhood adversity and trauma. Dr. Viega is a Fellow of the Association for Music and Imagery.Andeline dos Santos, DMus, MA (she/her), is Senior Lecturer in Music Therapy and Research Coordinator for the School of the Arts at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She is a registered Music Therapist whose work focuses on adolescents and youth. Dr. dos Santos’s research interests include investigating empathy from within varying theoretical paradigms, and the implications for music therapy practice; the relationships between empathy and violence and empathy and spirituality; and creative and participatory research methods.Barbara L. Wheeler, PhD, MT-BC (she/her), until her death in 2026, was Professor Emeritus at Montclair State University, where she taught from 1975 to 2000. She initiated the music therapy program at the University of Louisville in 2000, retiring in 2011. Renowned for her significant contributions as a music therapy educator, scholar, and author, Dr. Wheeler presented and taught in the United States and internationally and was an active clinician throughout her career. She was honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards from the World Federation of Music Therapy and the American Music Therapy Association.

"The second edition of this gem of a handbook will be treasured by music therapists, instructors, and internship supervisors who want to take a deep dive into current topics and approaches in music therapy. The diversity of contributors, chapter topics, and settings and populations discussed is a highlight. The second edition emphasizes themes of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and cultural humility that often have been lacking in creative arts therapy resources. This handbook will be invaluable for entry-level music therapists looking to orient and root themselves culturally in fieldwork; it also contains unique insights for more advanced therapists."--Joanne Loewy, DA, LCAT, MT-BC, Professor, Icahn School of Medicine; Director, The Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine, Mount Sinai Health System, New York City"This truly comprehensive handbook expertly bridges theory, research, and practice in a dynamic field. Authored by accomplished music therapists from around the globe, the second edition presents an in-depth exploration of clinical practice while emphasizing the importance of human diversity. Chapters provide foundational knowledge as well as opportunities to delve into specialized aspects of the discipline. With its thorough coverage and accessibility, the volume is ideally suited for use in introductory to advanced music therapy courses. Integrating cultural, aesthetic, theoretical, and practical perspectives, the Handbook is an indispensable tool for anyone seeking to understand or advance the practice of music therapy today."--John A. Carpente, PhD, MT-BC, LCAT, Professor of Music Therapy and Founder and Director, The Rebecca Center for Music Therapy at Molloy University"This second edition is a radical update that celebrates an expanded collective of authors, critical perspectives, and new ways of understanding what it means to be a music therapist. The insights and care offered by the editors and contributors sincerely convey their passion for the profession, while challenging music therapists to critically reflect on their practices and research. I look forward to sharing this handbook with my graduate students and personally engaging with the many prompts for discussion throughout the chapters."--Grace Thompson, PhD, Music Therapy Program, University of Melbourne, Australia“With an expanded editorial team and diverse contributors, the second edition of this handbook brings increased critical and dialogical perspectives to foundational and contemporary issues in music therapy. Incorporating more diverse perspectives simultaneously reflects changes in music therapy and encourages further change in terms of addressing themes of culture, aesthetics, identity, and dominant values. Discussions of power dynamics, implicit bias, and issues of access emphasize the integral role of sociocultural self-reflexivity in ethical practice. Discussion prompts, questions to ponder, vignettes, and/or further resources in a number of the chapters increase the book’s pedagogical utility as a text for music therapy courses or a resource for clinical practitioners.”--Susan Hadley, PhD, MT-BC, Director, Master of Music Therapy Program, Slippery Rock University-With the publication of the Music Therapy Handbook, the music therapy profession may be moving away from introductory-level textbooks and into more comprehensive texts that can serve a multiplicity of purposes in music therapy training and practice….This reviewer highly recommends the incorporation of the Music Therapy Handbook into current music therapy education, and predicts that it will become one of the foundational texts in music therapy training. (on the first edition)--Journal of Music Therapy, 5/26/2015Æ’Æ’This book is, without a doubt, a 'must' for any library as it is a vital resource for anyone interested in music therapy ….A rich and well-constructed book. (on the first edition)--British Journal of Music Therapy, 11/1/2016Æ’Æ’Lends itself well to use by students and professional music therapists, as well as non-music therapists with whom clinicians and researchers collaborate. Physicians, nurses, social workers, child life specialists, OTs and PTs, and other allied healthcare professionals may find the text particularly helpful….I highly recommend this book. (on the first edition)--Music and Medicine, 1/1/2016Æ’Æ’An excellent source for students and practitioners. Recommended. Upper-level undergraduates through researchers/faculty; professionals/practitioners. (on the first edition)--Choice Reviews, 11/1/2015

• I. Foundational Overview1. Overview of Music Therapy as a Profession, Nsamu Moonga & Natasha Thomas2. Aesthetics in Music Therapy: Supporting the Creative Impulse to Flourish, Hakeem Leonard & Andeline dos Santos3. Music Therapy and the Brain, Kimberly Sena Moore & Concetta Tomaino4. Ethics in Music Therapy, Debbie Bates5. Music Therapy Treatment Process, Amy Clarkson & Carol Lotter6. Music Therapy Research, Anthony MeadowsII. Approaches to Practice7. A Framework for Conceptually Locating Music Therapy Practice, Brian Abrams8. Outcomes in Music Therapy Practice, Bill Matney & Eugenia Hernandez Ruiz9. Experience-Oriented Approaches in Music Therapy, Suzannah Scott-Moncrieff & Alan Turry10. Ecological Approaches to Music Therapy, Jasmine Edwards & Katrina Skewes McFerranIII. Music Therapy Practices- Section A. Development, Identity, and Facets of Human Diversity11. Music Therapy and Childhood Development, Kristen O’Grady & Amelia Oldfield12. Music Therapy, Children, and Complex Trauma, CharCarol Fisher & Stephenie Sofield13. Embracing Multiplicities: Reflections on After-Queer Practices, Maevon Gumble, Braedyn Inmon, & Kay Schachner14. Music Therapy and Disability, Carolyn Shaw & Maren Metell15. Music Therapy, Autism, and Neurodiversity, Ming Yuan Low & Daphne Rickson16. Music Therapy, Healthy Aging, and Dementia, Hanne Mette Ridder & Indra Selvarajah17. Music Therapy and Spirituality Development, Giorgos Tsiris, Noah Potvin, Faith Halverson-Ramos, & Hilary Moss- Section B. Music Therapy and Mental Health18. Music Therapy as a Resource for Mental Health, Peter Jampel & Tríona McCaffrey19. Music Therapy and Substance Use Disorders, Kathleen M. Murphy & Laurien Hakvoort20. Music Therapy and Trauma, Gene Ann Behrens & Brian T. Harris21. Music Therapy, Stress, and Anxiety, Jennifer Sokira & Audrey Hausig22. Music Therapy and Veterans and Military Members, Diane G. Langston & Sarah Pugliese- Section C. Music Therapy and Ecological Practices23. Music Therapy with Refugees: Crossing Borders, Alpha Woodward, Mackenzie Kay Conner, & Krzysztof Stachyra24. Community Music Therapy with Violence-Affected Youth, Sunelle Fouché, Caley Garden, & Michael Viega25. Music Therapy and Working with Court Systems, Helen Oosthuizen & Michael L. Zanders26. Music Therapy and Family Systems Theory, Kathryn Eberle Cotter & Viggo Krüger27. Environmental Music Therapy in Hospital Environments, Andrew Rossetti & Jingwen Zhang- Section D. Music Therapy and Medical Practices28. Music Therapy for Specific Medical Conditions, John Mondanaro & Debra Burns29. Music Therapy for Rehabilitation of Acquired Neurological Conditions, Jeanette Tamplin & Jess Rushing30. Music Therapy for Pain Management, Joy Allen & Lisa Gallagher31. Music Therapy for Procedural Support, Annie Heiderscheit, Juan Pedro Zambonini, Karinne’ Andonian, & Jennifer Manno32. Music Therapy in Intensive Care, Raymond Leone & Mark Ettenberger33. Music Therapy at the End of Life, Amy Clements-Cortés & Clare O’CallaghanAuthor IndexSubject Index